SMART SECURITY
The Sync Smart Home Alarm and Conexis L1 are the latest Yale Smart range products to be awarded the BSI Kitemark. In addition, the company’s range of Indoor Wi-Fi Cameras and outdoor cameras all provide end-to-end encryption. This means any footage, notifications or audio from the camera can only be accessed by the user, ensuring privacy and security.
DOOR COLLECTION
The inherent properties of high pressure laminate means the Formica Door Collection is highly resistant to stains, impact, scratches and moisture, whilst it is hygienic and easy to maintain. There’s also a comprehensive range of colours, wood decors and tactile surface finishes available.
https://www.formica.com/en-gb/
ROOF LANTERN
It’s the slim ringbeams as standard, a 40mm wide rafter and slim lowline rafter caps on the Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions range of roof lanterns and rooflights that creates what its makers describe as visible elegance. In addition, the design maximises the use of external light and enhances thermal efficiency and solar control.
https://atlasroofsolutions.co.uk
GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (GRP)
The dormer, imitation chimney and bay window ranges, are amongst the Stormking Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) building components that benefit from BBA accreditation. The certificates contain important data on durability, installation, and compliance with Building Regulations, and the company is the only UK GRP manufacturer to enjoy the accreditation.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Worcester Bosch has introduced the 7001iAW air to water heat pump and the Hybrid 7000iAW, a low-carbon air to water heat pump and hybrid heat pump and boiler respectively. The 7001iAW can provide both cooling and heating, whilst the Hybrid 7000iAW is compatible with a range of heat pumps and combi boilers.
LOFT INSULATION METHODS
Made using non-combustible glass mineral wool, the ARC Eaves Insulator from ARC Building Solutions can be installed at the wall plate and ceiling junction to ensure full thermal insulation. Designed to resolve issues of traditionally difficult to reach areas, the product is fitted from above before the roof covering is installed, can be used in conjunction with all ventilated facia and soffit designs, is compatible with ventilation openings of 10,000mm2/m and available to fit 600mm rafter centres.
https://www.arcbuildingsolutions.co.uk/products/eaves-insulator/
GARDEN TRANSFORMATION
It’s the cold rolled galvanised steel construction that makes DuraPost by Birkdale 80 per cent lighter than concrete. In addition to an enhanced strength-to-weight ratio, it also benefits from a slim and unobtrusive profile, maximising the available garden space. It won’t crack or rot, as timber or concrete can, and will withstand wind speeds of up to 110 miles per hour.
https://www.birkdalesales.com/durapost-trade
MULTI-FUNCTION FAN
With a choice of intermittent or continuous running, National Ventilation’s Monsoon Energysaver IntelliSense i7 fan runs at a quiet 17dB(A) at low speed. The unit also offers an intelligent humidity sensor, a useful overrun timer and presence sensor, an airing function to avoid stuffy odours in the bathroom, while offering a high performance of up to 110m3/hr.
https://www.nationalventilation.co.uk/bathroom-and-kitchen-fans/monsoon-energysaver-intellisensei7
SHOWER RANGE
Simple to fit, the Gainsborough SLIM shower range has been designed to easily replace any brand of electric shower, with four (SLIM Mono) or eight (SLIM Duo) multi-fit options. The showers are backed by a two-year guarantee and a dedicated training programme is available for installers.
https://www.gainsboroughshowers.co.uk/
GAS BOILERS
Comprising four Combi and four System models – with outputs from 20 to 40kW – Navien’s A-rated NCB condensing gas boilers deliver what is described as outstanding ErP efficiencies from a standalone unit. Each unit is easy to install and “OpenTherm” ready, allowing for instant access to the latest heating control technology.
ACOUSTIC HANGER
Builders can prevent the vibration that causes the transfer of unwanted noise from floor to floor with Oscar Acoustics isolating soundproof ceiling mounts, ‘Iso-Mount Type1 and 2’. Type1 is designed for timber joist ceilings and achieves minimum ceiling height, whilst Type2 allows for installation where plasterboard ceilings cannot be removed.
https://www.oscar-acoustics.co.uk/
GRP COMPONENTS
Off-site prefabricated building components, such as Stormking Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) prefabricated products, are easy to install, safer and are available in a wide range of styles and colours. Solutions available range from door canopies to chimney stacks and can be ‘dry-fit’ into place, which requires no specialist knowledge, training, or tools.
PROBLEM SURFACES
Two versatile anti-damp products have been added to the Toupret Problem Surfaces collection. Both can be applied on both interior and exterior walls. Anti-Damp Render is a filler coating for covering damp, porous and untreated masonry. Anti-Damp Treatment acts as a moisture barrier that seals the substrate and blocks localised liquid in the wall.
GLASS ROOFLIGHTS
A minimalistic glass-to-edge design is a key feature of the new Velux range of glass rooflights for flat roofs. Enhanced installation features include insert nuts for safe and hassle-free crane lifting to the roof, pre-drilled holes and one torx size for all screws, and solar-powered accessories without wires.
CHROME RADIATOR UPSTANDS
Installers can quickly and easily create a modern look for heating systems with Wavin Hep2O’s chrome radiator upstand, according to its manufacturer. The push-fit product allows for straighter, neater connections to radiators of all shapes and size as well as free standing baths and is designed to fit any 15mm Hep2O hot and cold plumbing system.
